<p>Rich, democratic countries in the global north are using harsh and vague measures, aiming to silence the climate protests in the world, however, at the same time, they are slamming similar draconian practices by authorities in the global south, according to a report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Climate Rights International report revealed the increasingly heavy-handed treatment of climate activists in Australia, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, the UK, and the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The measures also include lengthy prison sentences, preventive detention, and harassment. These crackdowns are a violation of the government's legal responsibility to protect basic rights to freedom of expression, assembly, and association.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Further, it also sheds light on how these same governments frequently criticise regimes in developing countries for not respecting the right to protest peacefully.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/climate-protesters-raid-shut-down-amsterdams-famous-rijksmuseum-756741"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Climate protesters raid, shut down Amsterdam's famous Rijksmuseum</strong></a></p>

<p>Brad Adams, director at Climate Rights International, said, "Governments too often take such a strong and principled view about the right to peaceful protest in other countries, but when they don’t like certain kinds of protests at home they pass laws and deploy the police to stop them."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The authorities across Europe, the US, and the UK, have been seen attempting mass arrests and using draconian new laws against non-violent climate protests, which have further resulted in long prison sentences.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Protesters have been called 'hooligans', 'ecoterrorists'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Moreover, in some cases, those who have taken part in the protests, have been called hooligans, saboteurs, or ecoterrorists by politicians and the media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last year, Mary Lawlor, the UN special rapporteur on human rights defenders, told the Guardian, "These defenders are basically trying to save the planet, and in doing so save humanity."</p>

<p>"These are people we should be protecting but are seen by governments and corporations as a threat to be neutralised. In the end, it’s about power and economics," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;River dries in drought hit Brazilian Amazon</strong></p>

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<p>"Instead of jailing climate protesters and undermining civil liberties, governments should heed their call to take urgent action to address the climate crisis," he continued.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Climate Rights International called on democratic governments across the world to pause the authoritarian crackdown and protect people's rights to protest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Governments should see climate protesters and activists as allies in the fight against climate change, not criminals,” said Adams. “The crackdown on peaceful protests is not only a violation of their basic rights, it can also be used by repressive governments as a green light to go after climate, environmental, and human rights defenders in their countries.”</p>

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Rich, democratic countries in the global north are using harsh and vague measures, aiming to silence the climate protests in the world, however, at the same time, they are slamming similar draconian practices by authorities in the global south, according to a report.

Rich, democratic countries in the global north are using harsh and vague measures, aiming to silence the climate protests in the world, however, at the same time, they are slamming similar draconian practices by authorities in the global south, according to a report. A Climate Rights International report revealed the increasingly heavy-handed treatment of climate activists in Australia, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, the UK, and the US. The measures also include lengthy prison sentences, preventive detention, and harassment. These crackdowns are a violation of the government's legal responsibility to protect basic rights to freedom of expression, assembly, and association. Further, it also sheds light on how these same governments frequently criticise regimes in developing countries for not respecting the right to protest peacefully. Also read: Climate protesters raid, shut down Amsterdam's famous Rijksmuseum Brad Adams, director at Climate Rights International, said, "Governments too often take such a strong and principled view about the right to peaceful protest in other countries, but when they don’t like certain kinds of protests at home they pass laws and deploy the police to stop them." The authorities across Europe, the US, and the UK, have been seen attempting mass arrests and using draconian new laws against non-violent climate protests, which have further resulted in long prison sentences. Protesters have been called 'hooligans', 'ecoterrorists' Moreover, in some cases, those who have taken part in the protests, have been called hooligans, saboteurs, or ecoterrorists by politicians and the media. Last year, Mary Lawlor, the UN special rapporteur on human rights defenders, told the Guardian, "These defenders are basically trying to save the planet, and in doing so save humanity." "These are people we should be protecting but are seen by governments and corporations as a threat to be neutralised. In the end, it’s about power and economics," she added. Watch | River dries in drought hit Brazilian Amazon × Adams further said that one does not have to agree with the tactics of climate activists to understand the importance of defending their right to protest and to free speech. "Instead of jailing climate protesters and undermining civil liberties, governments should heed their call to take urgent action to address the climate crisis," he continued. The Climate Rights International called on democratic governments across the world to pause the authoritarian crackdown and protect people's rights to protest. “Governments should see climate protesters and activists as allies in the fight against climate change, not criminals,” said Adams. “The crackdown on peaceful protests is not only a violation of their basic rights, it can also be used by repressive governments as a green light to go after climate, environmental, and human rights defenders in their countries.” (With inputs from agencies)

Wealthy countries silencing climate protests worldwide while promoting rights: Study

<p>As one of the most popular tourist destinations, Bali&nbsp;fears overdevelopment of land, Indonesia has agreed to set a moratorium on the construction of hotels, villas, and nightclubs&nbsp;in some of its areas, a senior ministry official said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the COVID pandemic, tourism has peaked in Bali, however, concern has arisen about the strain visitors are putting on the local infrastructure, the environment, and culture.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hermin Esti, a senior official at the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime and Investment Affairs, told Reuters that the government had agreed to set the moratorium, although the exact timeline was still being discussed.</p>

<h2><strong>Moratorium suggested in four Bali's regions&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Bali's interim governor, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, said on Saturday that he has suggested the moratorium in four of Bali's busy areas to the central government, aiming at overdevelopment for commercial purposes, including hotels, villas and beach clubs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the governor's office and Indonesia's tourism ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-tourists-tricked-into-dog-meat-in-bali-authorities-launch-investigation-744836"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Australian tourists tricked into eating dog meat in Bali, authorities launch investigation</strong></a></p>

<p>Senior minister Luhut Pandjaitan said that the moratorium could remain in place for up to a decade, reported news website Detik. However, the timeframe for the moratorium is still unclear.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, there were 541 hotels in Bali last year, which is up from 507 in 2019.</p>

<h2><strong>Bali home to nearly 200,000 foreigners</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, Luhut said that about 200,000 foreigners now live in Bali, and have&nbsp;also been contributing to crime, overdevelopment, and increased job competition.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Indonesia: Lawmakers give nod for poll body to issue new rules</strong></p>

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<p>According to the government statistics, 2.9 million foreign visitors have arrived through Bali airport in the first half of the year, making up 65 per cent of total foreign arrivals in Indonesia by air.&nbsp;</p>

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As one of the most popular tourist destinations, Bali fears overdevelopment of land, Indonesia has agreed to set a moratorium on the construction of hotels, villas, and nightclubs in some of its areas, a senior ministry official said.

As one of the most popular tourist destinations, Bali fears overdevelopment of land, Indonesia has agreed to set a moratorium on the construction of hotels, villas, and nightclubs in some of its areas, a senior ministry official said. After the COVID pandemic, tourism has peaked in Bali, however, concern has arisen about the strain visitors are putting on the local infrastructure, the environment, and culture. Hermin Esti, a senior official at the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime and Investment Affairs, told Reuters that the government had agreed to set the moratorium, although the exact timeline was still being discussed. Moratorium suggested in four Bali's regions Bali's interim governor, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, said on Saturday that he has suggested the moratorium in four of Bali's busy areas to the central government, aiming at overdevelopment for commercial purposes, including hotels, villas and beach clubs. However, the governor's office and Indonesia's tourism ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Monday. Also read: Australian tourists tricked into eating dog meat in Bali, authorities launch investigation Senior minister Luhut Pandjaitan said that the moratorium could remain in place for up to a decade, reported news website Detik. However, the timeframe for the moratorium is still unclear. Moreover, there were 541 hotels in Bali last year, which is up from 507 in 2019. Bali home to nearly 200,000 foreigners Earlier, Luhut said that about 200,000 foreigners now live in Bali, and have also been contributing to crime, overdevelopment, and increased job competition. Watch | Indonesia: Lawmakers give nod for poll body to issue new rules × According to the government statistics, 2.9 million foreign visitors have arrived through Bali airport in the first half of the year, making up 65 per cent of total foreign arrivals in Indonesia by air. (With inputs from agencies)

Indonesia to consider ban on new hotels in Bali amid overtourism alarms

<p>After almost a year of war, Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday said that Hamas's military capabilities have been severely damaged and that the group no longer exists as a military formation in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Hamas as a military formation no longer exists. Hamas is engaged in guerrilla warfare and we are still fighting Hamas terrorists and pursuing Hamas leadership,” Gallant told foreign journalists.</p>

<p>The Israeli defence minister also offered support for a hostage release agreement in the first phase of a Gaza truce deal, adding that it would give Israel a "strategic opportunity" to address other security challenges.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He stressed that bringing the hostages home is "the right thing to do".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Israeli strike tent encampment in Gaza</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier also, Gallant has repeatedly clashed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and hardline religious nationalist ministers, pushing them to reach a deal to pause the war and bring the hostages back in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israeli PM has been pushed repeatedly to agree to a hostage-for-peace deal with Hamas, which has now been negotiated for months.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Half of Hamas' military wing leadership killed&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In July, the Israeli ministry said that they had killed over half of the leadership of Hamas' military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades. They added that they have killed or apprehended over 14,000 Hamas fighters out of the estimated 30,000 to 40,000 fighters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Hamas has not agreed on these figures.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-chances-of-hostage-truce-deal-close-to-zero-us-to-not-present-bridging-proposal-report-757146"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Chances of hostage-truce deal 'close to zero', US not to present bridging proposal - Report</strong></a></p>

<p>During the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, the group took about 250 hostages and killed about 1200 people.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Unrealistic' to think UN could play role in Gaza's future&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier today, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed the need for a ceasefire and said that the UN had offered to monitor any truce, but that it was "unrealistic" to think that the UN could play a role in Gaza's future, as Israel is unlikely to accept a UN role.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The level of suffering we are witnessing in Gaza is unprecedented in my mandate as secretary-general of the United Nations. I’ve never seen such a level of death and destruction as we are seeing in Gaza in the last few months," he said.</p>

<p>Guterres added, "Of course, we’ll be ready to do whatever the international community asked for us…The question is whether the parties would accept it, and in particular whether Israel would accept it."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


After almost a year of war, Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday said that Hamas's military capabilities have been severely damaged and that the group no longer exists as a military formation in Gaza.

After almost a year of war, Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday said that Hamas's military capabilities have been severely damaged and that the group no longer exists as a military formation in Gaza. “Hamas as a military formation no longer exists. Hamas is engaged in guerrilla warfare and we are still fighting Hamas terrorists and pursuing Hamas leadership,” Gallant told foreign journalists. The Israeli defence minister also offered support for a hostage release agreement in the first phase of a Gaza truce deal, adding that it would give Israel a "strategic opportunity" to address other security challenges. He stressed that bringing the hostages home is "the right thing to do". Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Israeli strike tent encampment in Gaza × Earlier also, Gallant has repeatedly clashed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and hardline religious nationalist ministers, pushing them to reach a deal to pause the war and bring the hostages back in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. The Israeli PM has been pushed repeatedly to agree to a hostage-for-peace deal with Hamas, which has now been negotiated for months. Half of Hamas' military wing leadership killed In July, the Israeli ministry said that they had killed over half of the leadership of Hamas' military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades. They added that they have killed or apprehended over 14,000 Hamas fighters out of the estimated 30,000 to 40,000 fighters. However, Hamas has not agreed on these figures. Also read: Israel-Hamas war: Chances of hostage-truce deal 'close to zero', US not to present bridging proposal - Report During the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, the group took about 250 hostages and killed about 1200 people. 'Unrealistic' to think UN could play role in Gaza's future Earlier today, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed the need for a ceasefire and said that the UN had offered to monitor any truce, but that it was "unrealistic" to think that the UN could play a role in Gaza's future, as Israel is unlikely to accept a UN role. "The level of suffering we are witnessing in Gaza is unprecedented in my mandate as secretary-general of the United Nations. I’ve never seen such a level of death and destruction as we are seeing in Gaza in the last few months," he said. Guterres added, "Of course, we’ll be ready to do whatever the international community asked for us…The question is whether the parties would accept it, and in particular whether Israel would accept it." (With inputs from agencies)

'Hamas no longer exists as military formation in Gaza': Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant

<p>United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer began the first visit by a British leader to Ireland in five years, aiming to "reset" the relationship with the island nation and the broader European Union (EU). &nbsp;</p>

<p>Starmer held talks with Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris, less than two months after hosting the Irish PM at his Chequers country residence following the Labour Party’s win in&nbsp;UK’s general election.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two leaders in a joint article for The Irish Times emphasised that they were moving "from friction back to friendship".</p>

<p>"It is the moment for reset. It’s when we put meaning behind those words," Starmer told Harris at the Farmleigh Estate. The estate is the former residence of the Guinness family on the outskirts of Dublin.</p>

<p>Britain's decision to leave the EU after its 2016 Brexit referendum, strained Anglo-Irish relations significantly. &nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-keir-starmer-offers-state-apology-for-grenfell-tower-tragedy-that-killed-72-755874"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;UK PM Keir Starmer offers state apology for Grenfell Tower tragedy that killed 72</strong></a></p>

<p>Downing Street described Starmer's visit to Ireland as a "historic moment for UK-Ireland relations", and signalled further warming in bilateral ties that had frayed under Britain's&nbsp;previous Conservative Party-led&nbsp;government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UK PM emphasised that he wants better ties with EU states, and further hopes to improve diplomatic and trade relations without revisiting the fundamental basis of Britain's departure from the 27-nation bloc.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Starmer's Irish counterpart welcomed him to Dublin and&nbsp;the two leaders were seen shaking hands and posing for photographs before heading for talks.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Keir Starmer asks for European cooperation to tackle far-right</strong></p>

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<p>"Today we're in Dublin to flesh out what a reset actually looks like... in a practical sense for our citizens on both islands," Harris said at the beginning of the talks.</p>

<p>He added, "And I certainly know that it has to be embedded in things like peace, prosperity, mutual respect, and friendship."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Starmer said that the reset in the relationship between the two countries was "really important to me and my government".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"(It) can be meaningful. It can be deep," he said.</p>

<p>"This moment represents a fundamental shift in our bilateral relationship. With the Brexit debates behind us, we’re moving from friction back to friendship," Harris and Starmer said in a joint article for The Irish Times.</p>

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United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer began the first visit by a British leader to Ireland in five years, aiming to "reset" the relationship with the island nation and the broader European Union (EU).

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer began the first visit by a British leader to Ireland in five years, aiming to "reset" the relationship with the island nation and the broader European Union (EU). Starmer held talks with Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris, less than two months after hosting the Irish PM at his Chequers country residence following the Labour Party’s win in UK’s general election. The two leaders in a joint article for The Irish Times emphasised that they were moving "from friction back to friendship". "It is the moment for reset. It’s when we put meaning behind those words," Starmer told Harris at the Farmleigh Estate. The estate is the former residence of the Guinness family on the outskirts of Dublin. Britain's decision to leave the EU after its 2016 Brexit referendum, strained Anglo-Irish relations significantly. Also read: UK PM Keir Starmer offers state apology for Grenfell Tower tragedy that killed 72 Downing Street described Starmer's visit to Ireland as a "historic moment for UK-Ireland relations", and signalled further warming in bilateral ties that had frayed under Britain's previous Conservative Party-led government. The UK PM emphasised that he wants better ties with EU states, and further hopes to improve diplomatic and trade relations without revisiting the fundamental basis of Britain's departure from the 27-nation bloc. Starmer's Irish counterpart welcomed him to Dublin and the two leaders were seen shaking hands and posing for photographs before heading for talks. Watch | Keir Starmer asks for European cooperation to tackle far-right × "Today we're in Dublin to flesh out what a reset actually looks like... in a practical sense for our citizens on both islands," Harris said at the beginning of the talks. He added, "And I certainly know that it has to be embedded in things like peace, prosperity, mutual respect, and friendship." Meanwhile, Starmer said that the reset in the relationship between the two countries was "really important to me and my government". "(It) can be meaningful. It can be deep," he said. "This moment represents a fundamental shift in our bilateral relationship. With the Brexit debates behind us, we’re moving from friction back to friendship," Harris and Starmer said in a joint article for The Irish Times. (With inputs from agencies)

UK PM Starmer visits Dublin, aims to 'reset' ties with Ireland

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<p>An American-Turkish dual national was&nbsp;killed by Israeli troops while participating in a protest against settlement expansion in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on Friday (Sep 6), according to Palestinian media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, was shot dead in the head by the Israeli troops during a protest in Beita, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Media reports citing witnesses said&nbsp;that she was shot at by Israeli soldiers positioned in a nearby field after "minor clashes" broke out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israel&nbsp;Defense Forces (IDF) said they were looking into the report that troops had killed a foreign national while firing at an "instigator of violent activity".&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-forces-leave-jenin-after-nine-day-operation-leaving-widespread-destruction-756428"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Israeli forces leave Jenin after nine-day operation, leaving widespread destruction</strong></a></p>

<p>A paramedic, Fayez Abdul Jabbar, told Al-Quds News Network, “We usually have weekly confrontations at [the area]. During these confrontations [on Friday], the army fired two live bullets: one hit a foreigner, and the other hit another person, whose injury is less severe.”</p>

<p>He added that Eygi was being treated on the way to hospital.</p>

<p>Fouad Nafaa, the head of the Rafidia hospital in Nablus said that the doctors tried to resuscitate her, but she died on the operating table.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Deeply disturbed': United States</strong></h2>

<p>Following the incident, the White House issued a statement, saying they were "deeply disturbed" by the killing and were seeking an Israeli investigation.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Turkey&nbsp;reacts</strong></h2>

<p>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took to&nbsp;X and said, "I condemn Israel’s barbaric intervention against a civilian protest against the occupation in the West Bank, and I pray for God’s mercy on our citizen Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, who lost her life in the attack."</p>

<p>He added, “As Turkey, we will continue to strive on every platform to end Israel’s occupation and genocide policy … and to make it accountable before the law for its crimes against humanity.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Don't sack Gallant, US tells Netanyahu</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, on Friday, Israeli military strikes killed at least 27 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian&nbsp;medics, as health officials resumed vaccination for&nbsp;tens of thousands of children against polio.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They added that the others were killed in subsequent strikes across the enclave.&nbsp;</p>

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An American-Turkish dual national was killed by Israeli troops while participating in a protest against settlement expansion in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on Friday (Sep 6), according to Palestinian media reports.

An American-Turkish dual national was killed by Israeli troops while participating in a protest against settlement expansion in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on Friday (Sep 6), according to Palestinian media reports. Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, was shot dead in the head by the Israeli troops during a protest in Beita, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Media reports citing witnesses said that she was shot at by Israeli soldiers positioned in a nearby field after "minor clashes" broke out. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said they were looking into the report that troops had killed a foreign national while firing at an "instigator of violent activity". Also read: Israeli forces leave Jenin after nine-day operation, leaving widespread destruction A paramedic, Fayez Abdul Jabbar, told Al-Quds News Network, “We usually have weekly confrontations at [the area]. During these confrontations [on Friday], the army fired two live bullets: one hit a foreigner, and the other hit another person, whose injury is less severe.” He added that Eygi was being treated on the way to hospital. Fouad Nafaa, the head of the Rafidia hospital in Nablus said that the doctors tried to resuscitate her, but she died on the operating table. 'Deeply disturbed': United States Following the incident, the White House issued a statement, saying they were "deeply disturbed" by the killing and were seeking an Israeli investigation. Turkey reacts Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took to X and said, "I condemn Israel’s barbaric intervention against a civilian protest against the occupation in the West Bank, and I pray for God’s mercy on our citizen Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, who lost her life in the attack." He added, “As Turkey, we will continue to strive on every platform to end Israel’s occupation and genocide policy … and to make it accountable before the law for its crimes against humanity.” Watch | Israel-Hamas war: Don't sack Gallant, US tells Netanyahu × Meanwhile, on Friday, Israeli military strikes killed at least 27 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian medics, as health officials resumed vaccination for tens of thousands of children against polio. They added that the others were killed in subsequent strikes across the enclave. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

American-Turkish woman shot dead by Israeli soldiers during West Bank protest

<p>British tech tycoon Mike Lynch died of suffocation after running out of oxygen, an investigative source said, citing initial examinations carried out on Saturday after his body was recovered from the family yacht that sank off Sicily's coast last month.</p>

<p>Lynch, his daughter Hannah, 18, an onboard cook, and four guests died when the British-flagged superyacht Bayesian sank during a severe and sudden weather event off the port of Porticello, near Palermo, on August&nbsp;19.</p>

<p>Initial results on Hannah Lynch's body, whose examinations were carried out on Saturday, were inconclusive, the source told Reuters, only ruling out any traumas or wounds as the cause of death and leaving open the possibility she either ran out of oxygen or drowned.</p>

<p>The bodies of the dead, except for the cook, were found in cabins on the left-hand side of the 56-metre (184-feet) vessel, where the trapped passengers may have tried to search for remaining bubbles of air, the head of Palermo's Fire Brigade said last month.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bayesian-superyacht-sinking-autopsy-reveals-four-victims-died-of-dry-drowning-gasped-for-oxygen-756050"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Bayesian superyacht sinking: Autopsy reveals four victims died of 'dry drowning', gasped for oxygen</strong></a></p>

<p>Preliminary results from autopsies on four other victims - Morgan Stanley International Chairman Jonathan Bloomer, his wife Judith, lawyer Chris Morvillo, and his wife Neda - indicated suffocation as the likely cause of death, judicial sources said earlier this week.</p>

<p>Fifteen people survived, including Lynch's wife, whose company owned the Bayesian, and the yacht's captain.</p>

<p>Initial examinations of the Canadian-Antiguan onboard chef Recaldo Thomas indicated he died by drowning, the investigative source said on Saturday.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Mike Lynch death: Prosecutors investigate manslaughter in Lynch's Yacht tragedy</strong></p>

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<p>The sinking has puzzled naval experts, who said a vessel like the Bayesian, built by high-end yacht manufacturer Perini, which is owned by The Italian Sea Group, should have withstood the storm and not have sunk as quickly as it did.</p>

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British tech tycoon Mike Lynch died of suffocation after running out of oxygen, an investigative source said, citing initial examinations carried out on Saturday after his body was recovered from the family yacht that sank off Sicily's coast last month.

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch died of suffocation after running out of oxygen, an investigative source said, citing initial examinations carried out on Saturday after his body was recovered from the family yacht that sank off Sicily's coast last month. Lynch, his daughter Hannah, 18, an onboard cook, and four guests died when the British-flagged superyacht Bayesian sank during a severe and sudden weather event off the port of Porticello, near Palermo, on August 19. Initial results on Hannah Lynch's body, whose examinations were carried out on Saturday, were inconclusive, the source told Reuters, only ruling out any traumas or wounds as the cause of death and leaving open the possibility she either ran out of oxygen or drowned. The bodies of the dead, except for the cook, were found in cabins on the left-hand side of the 56-metre (184-feet) vessel, where the trapped passengers may have tried to search for remaining bubbles of air, the head of Palermo's Fire Brigade said last month. Also read: Bayesian superyacht sinking: Autopsy reveals four victims died of 'dry drowning', gasped for oxygen Preliminary results from autopsies on four other victims - Morgan Stanley International Chairman Jonathan Bloomer, his wife Judith, lawyer Chris Morvillo, and his wife Neda - indicated suffocation as the likely cause of death, judicial sources said earlier this week. Fifteen people survived, including Lynch's wife, whose company owned the Bayesian, and the yacht's captain. Initial examinations of the Canadian-Antiguan onboard chef Recaldo Thomas indicated he died by drowning, the investigative source said on Saturday. Watch | Mike Lynch death: Prosecutors investigate manslaughter in Lynch's Yacht tragedy × Further forensic tests have been ordered for all the victims, with results expected in the coming weeks, the source said. The sinking has puzzled naval experts, who said a vessel like the Bayesian, built by high-end yacht manufacturer Perini, which is owned by The Italian Sea Group, should have withstood the storm and not have sunk as quickly as it did. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Tycoon Mike Lynch likely died of suffocation in yacht sinking incident, suggests autopsy

<p>In a new move against Russia's attacks, Ukraine has reportedly&nbsp;deployed "dragon drones," with drones equipped to drop thermite, a weapon that has caused significant damage in past conflicts, including both World Wars.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in France, French President Emmanuel Macron's appointment of&nbsp;Michel Barnier, a conservative leader, as the new prime minister has sparked&nbsp;hundreds of protests&nbsp;in the country.&nbsp;The Left Parties in France have also called the move an attempt to grab power and disrespect the people's will.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Indian government on Saturday (Sep 7) discharged Puja Khedkar from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) with immediate effect. The move came a month after the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on July 31 cancelled her candidature and barred her from appearing in any future examination.</p>

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In a new move against Russia's attacks, Ukraine has reportedly deployed "dragon drones," with drones equipped to drop thermite, a weapon that has caused significant damage in past conflicts, including both World Wars.

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<p>The chiefs&nbsp;of the United States'&nbsp;Central Intelligence Agency&nbsp;(CIA) and United Kingdom's&nbsp;intelligence agency MI6 jointly called for a ceasefire in Gaza in a rare joint public statement to the press, on Saturday (Sep 7) stressing the need for de-escalation in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CIA Director William Burns and MI6 Chief Richard Moore said that their agencies have "exploited our intelligence channels to push hard for restraint and de-escalation," highlighting their behind-the-scenes efforts to broker peace.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two intelligence chiefs, in an opinion piece&nbsp;for the Financial Times, said a ceasefire amid&nbsp;the ongoing Israel-Hamas war “could end the suffering and appalling loss of life of Palestinian civilians and bring home the hostages after 11 months of hellish confinement.”</p>

<p>Burns has been actively involved in these efforts and has travelled to Egypt in August for high-level negotiations, aimed at a ceasefire and a potential hostage deal. However, no agreement has been reached so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The intelligence chiefs also highlighted the ongoing global threats posed by Russia, China, and international terrorism.</p>

<p>Furthermore, they pointed to Russia's "reckless campaign of sabotage" and the use of disinformation to undermine Western unity, as well as intelligence's key role in anticipating global threats, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine.</p>

<h2><strong>US President Biden hints 'resolution is close'</strong></h2>

<p>US President Joe Biden has pointed out that a resolution amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war&nbsp;is close, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed reports of significant progress in the negotiations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US and UK have expressed&nbsp;strong support for Israel in its war against&nbsp;Hamas. However, London recently&nbsp;suspended&nbsp;certain arms exports to Israel due to concerns over international law violations. The move comes after the Labour Party's landslide victory in the recent general&nbsp;elections in the UK.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Lebanon conflict: Israel takes aim at Hamas militants in Lebanon</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Israeli strike kills 61 people</strong></h2>

<p>The Israeli military strikes have killed at least 61 people in 24 hours across the Gaza Strip, according to media reports citing&nbsp;local medics on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An Israeli air strike on the Halima al-Sa'diyya school compound, which was being used as a shelter for displaced people in the Jabalia urban refugee camp, killed at least eight people, injuring 15 others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, five more people were killed in a strike on a house in Gaza City.</p>

<p>The head of the CIA William Burns, who is also the chief US negotiator for an end to the Gaza war and release of hostages held by Hamas, has stressed that a more detailed ceasefire proposal would be made in the next few days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Burns said he was working hard on "texts and creative formulas" with mediators in Qatar and Egypt to secure a ceasefire.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the war continued, a Turkish-American woman was reportedly&nbsp;shot dead by the Israeli forces during a weekly protest against Jewish settlement expansion in the West Bank.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-military-says-its-looking-into-reports-of-turkish-american-woman-killed-at-west-bank-protest-756584"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;UN calls for full probe into killing of Turkish-American woman at West Bank protest</strong></a></p>

<p>The United Nations has since called for a "full investigation" into the killing of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</em></p>

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The chiefs of the United States' Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and United Kingdom's intelligence agency MI6 jointly called for a ceasefire in Gaza in a rare joint public statement to the press, on Saturday (Sep 7) stressing the need for de-escalation in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

The chiefs of the United States' Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and United Kingdom's intelligence agency MI6 jointly called for a ceasefire in Gaza in a rare joint public statement to the press, on Saturday (Sep 7) stressing the need for de-escalation in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. CIA Director William Burns and MI6 Chief Richard Moore said that their agencies have "exploited our intelligence channels to push hard for restraint and de-escalation," highlighting their behind-the-scenes efforts to broker peace. The two intelligence chiefs, in an opinion piece for the Financial Times, said a ceasefire amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war “could end the suffering and appalling loss of life of Palestinian civilians and bring home the hostages after 11 months of hellish confinement.” Burns has been actively involved in these efforts and has travelled to Egypt in August for high-level negotiations, aimed at a ceasefire and a potential hostage deal. However, no agreement has been reached so far. The intelligence chiefs also highlighted the ongoing global threats posed by Russia, China, and international terrorism. Furthermore, they pointed to Russia's "reckless campaign of sabotage" and the use of disinformation to undermine Western unity, as well as intelligence's key role in anticipating global threats, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine. US President Biden hints 'resolution is close' US President Joe Biden has pointed out that a resolution amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war is close, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed reports of significant progress in the negotiations. The US and UK have expressed strong support for Israel in its war against Hamas. However, London recently suspended certain arms exports to Israel due to concerns over international law violations. The move comes after the Labour Party's landslide victory in the recent general elections in the UK. Watch | Israel-Lebanon conflict: Israel takes aim at Hamas militants in Lebanon × Israeli strike kills 61 people The Israeli military strikes have killed at least 61 people in 24 hours across the Gaza Strip, according to media reports citing local medics on Saturday. An Israeli air strike on the Halima al-Sa'diyya school compound, which was being used as a shelter for displaced people in the Jabalia urban refugee camp, killed at least eight people, injuring 15 others. Moreover, five more people were killed in a strike on a house in Gaza City. The head of the CIA William Burns, who is also the chief US negotiator for an end to the Gaza war and release of hostages held by Hamas, has stressed that a more detailed ceasefire proposal would be made in the next few days. Burns said he was working hard on "texts and creative formulas" with mediators in Qatar and Egypt to secure a ceasefire. As the war continued, a Turkish-American woman was reportedly shot dead by the Israeli forces during a weekly protest against Jewish settlement expansion in the West Bank. Also read: UN calls for full probe into killing of Turkish-American woman at West Bank protest The United Nations has since called for a "full investigation" into the killing of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Heads of US, UK intelligence agencies call for ceasefire in Gaza

<p>A Taiwanese court has sentenced three former officials from the Military Intelligence Bureau to at least 10 months in prison, on Friday (Sep 6)&nbsp;after they were found guilty of creating a spy ring and passing secret intelligence to China following&nbsp;their retirement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The suspect Chang Chao-jan has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, while former Major General Yueh Chih-chung and retired colonel Chou Tien-tzu were sentenced to 10 months and 14 months respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, their cases can still be appealed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The other retired colonel implicated in the spy case, Wang Ta-wang was found not guilty and acquitted due to a lack of evidence, the Taipei Court stated.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The four former military officers were indicted by the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for alleged violations of the National Intelligence Service Law and the National Security Act.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former&nbsp;officers were charged with leaking information about Taiwan's intelligence sources, organisations, and personnel, and developing a spy ring on behalf of China.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Officers lured into spying, offering cash rewards and free trips</strong></h2>

<p>According to the prosecutors, Chang, Yueh, and Chou were recruited by Chinese intelligence, offering business incentives, cash rewards, and free trips, after their retirement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The indictment stated that Chang was recruited when he travelled to China to help a former colleague arrested by the Chinese authorities in 1999. Later, he instructed the arrangement of trips for other retired military intelligence officers to visit China. These people would be either asked or "forced" to provide sensitive information.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: China prepares for military solution to Taiwan in 2027</strong></p>

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<p>Yueh was recruited by Chang in 2012 when he wanted to visit relatives in China but was worried about being arrested by the Chinese authorities because of his former work, the prosecutor said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chang assured Yueh that he could return to Taiwan safely if he gave intelligence information to a Chinese intelligence officer, which he agreed to do.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Chou began working for the Chinese authorities after becoming involved in a real estate dispute in China's Hainan Province that year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, Wang was also suspected of having been recruited through Chang, and shared information about his colleagues during a trip to China, according to prosecutors.&nbsp;</p>

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A Taiwanese court has sentenced three former officials from the Military Intelligence Bureau to at least 10 months in prison, on Friday (Sep 6) after they were found guilty of creating a spy ring and passing secret intelligence to China following their retirement.

A Taiwanese court has sentenced three former officials from the Military Intelligence Bureau to at least 10 months in prison, on Friday (Sep 6) after they were found guilty of creating a spy ring and passing secret intelligence to China following their retirement. The suspect Chang Chao-jan has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, while former Major General Yueh Chih-chung and retired colonel Chou Tien-tzu were sentenced to 10 months and 14 months respectively. However, their cases can still be appealed. The other retired colonel implicated in the spy case, Wang Ta-wang was found not guilty and acquitted due to a lack of evidence, the Taipei Court stated. Also read: China pays Taiwan influencers to shoot videos in Xinjiang, help refute negative narratives The four former military officers were indicted by the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for alleged violations of the National Intelligence Service Law and the National Security Act. The former officers were charged with leaking information about Taiwan's intelligence sources, organisations, and personnel, and developing a spy ring on behalf of China. Officers lured into spying, offering cash rewards and free trips According to the prosecutors, Chang, Yueh, and Chou were recruited by Chinese intelligence, offering business incentives, cash rewards, and free trips, after their retirement. The indictment stated that Chang was recruited when he travelled to China to help a former colleague arrested by the Chinese authorities in 1999. Later, he instructed the arrangement of trips for other retired military intelligence officers to visit China. These people would be either asked or "forced" to provide sensitive information. Watch | Gravitas: China prepares for military solution to Taiwan in 2027 × Yueh was recruited by Chang in 2012 when he wanted to visit relatives in China but was worried about being arrested by the Chinese authorities because of his former work, the prosecutor said. Chang assured Yueh that he could return to Taiwan safely if he gave intelligence information to a Chinese intelligence officer, which he agreed to do. However, Chou began working for the Chinese authorities after becoming involved in a real estate dispute in China's Hainan Province that year. Moreover, Wang was also suspected of having been recruited through Chang, and shared information about his colleagues during a trip to China, according to prosecutors. (With inputs from agencies)

Taiwan: Former military officers sentenced to prison over spying for China

<p>A French man with a history of mental illness on Saturday fatally stabbed his partner and their two children and injured two pedestrians in a small town outside Paris, officials said.</p>

<p>The man was arrested at around 6:30 am by a police officer as he was attacking passers-by with a knife in Mormant, a small town located 60 kilometres southeast of Paris, said the local public prosecutor.</p>

<p>One pedestrian was wounded in the arm and another in the neck, but their injuries were not life-threatening, public prosecutor Jean-Michel Bourles told AFP.</p>

<p>After the attacker was apprehended he said he had killed his wife and their two children, according to the public prosecutor and sources close to the case.</p>

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<p>At the man's home, the police found the bodies of his partner and their two children, aged five and 22 months.</p>

<p>Bourles said that the man had no criminal record, but had a history of mental illness. The attacker was taken to hospital to assess his condition.</p>

<p>On average, a woman is killed every three days in France.</p>

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<p>According to the justice ministry, 94 women were killed by their partner or ex-partner in France in 2023, compared with 118 in 2022.</p>

<p>In 2023, more than 60 children were killed by their parents, according to the La Voix de l'Enfant (Voice of the Child) association.</p>

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A French man with a history of mental illness on Saturday fatally stabbed his partner and their two children and injured two pedestrians in a small town outside Paris, officials said.

A French man with a history of mental illness on Saturday fatally stabbed his partner and their two children and injured two pedestrians in a small town outside Paris, officials said. The man was arrested at around 6:30 am by a police officer as he was attacking passers-by with a knife in Mormant, a small town located 60 kilometres southeast of Paris, said the local public prosecutor. One pedestrian was wounded in the arm and another in the neck, but their injuries were not life-threatening, public prosecutor Jean-Michel Bourles told AFP. After the attacker was apprehended he said he had killed his wife and their two children, according to the public prosecutor and sources close to the case. Also read: Telegram to start moderating private chats, remove features used by abusers At the man's home, the police found the bodies of his partner and their two children, aged five and 22 months. Bourles said that the man had no criminal record, but had a history of mental illness. The attacker was taken to hospital to assess his condition. On average, a woman is killed every three days in France. Watch | Georgia High School Shooting: Charges against father of shooting suspect × According to the justice ministry, 94 women were killed by their partner or ex-partner in France in 2023, compared with 118 in 2022. In 2023, more than 60 children were killed by their parents, according to the La Voix de l'Enfant (Voice of the Child) association. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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<p>A report titled 'Food Heals Report 2024,'&nbsp;by Cuddles Foundation revealed that malnutrition significantly impacts childhood cancer treatment in India and most children diagnosed with cancer are undernourished.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the report, 57 per cent to 61 per cent of&nbsp;children diagnosed with cancer&nbsp;are undernourished.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report stated that 65 per cent of newly diagnosed paediatric cancer patients in India consume less than half of their daily required calories and protein, which weakens their ability to tolerate cancer treatments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An estimated 76,000 children are diagnosed with cancer annually in India, and between 57 per cent to 61 per cent of them are undernourished by the time they receive their first nutrition consultation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;WHO-backed study: Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer</strong></p>

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<p>It further highlighted the critical role nutrition plays in paediatric oncology care, adding that malnutrition remains a key barrier to effective treatment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In India, the survival rates and quality of life for thousands of children with cancer are compromised due to inadequate nutrition.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sudan-conflict-aid-group-says-children-at-risk-of-dying-in-darfur-as-rsf-blocks-medical-supplies-747353"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Sudan conflict: Aid group says children at risk of dying in Darfur as RSF blocks medical supplies</strong></a></p>

<p>Purnota Dutta Bahl, founder and CEO of Cuddles Foundation, stressed the urgent need for increased awareness and support to address this issue.</p>

<p>"The findings of the Food Heals Report 2024 underscore a heartbreaking reality, malnutrition continues to be one of the greatest challenges in pediatric cancer care. Proper nutrition gives these brave children the strength to endure grueling treatments and the best chance at recovery," she said.</p>

<p>She further called for more specialised nutritionists, better training, and the prioritisation of nutrition as an integral part of cancer care.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Together, we can ensure that no child loses their battle because they lack proper nutrition," she added.</p>

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A report titled 'Food Heals Report 2024,' by Cuddles Foundation revealed that malnutrition significantly impacts childhood cancer treatment in India and most children diagnosed with cancer are undernourished.

A report titled 'Food Heals Report 2024,' by Cuddles Foundation revealed that malnutrition significantly impacts childhood cancer treatment in India and most children diagnosed with cancer are undernourished. According to the report, 57 per cent to 61 per cent of children diagnosed with cancer are undernourished. The report stated that 65 per cent of newly diagnosed paediatric cancer patients in India consume less than half of their daily required calories and protein, which weakens their ability to tolerate cancer treatments. An estimated 76,000 children are diagnosed with cancer annually in India, and between 57 per cent to 61 per cent of them are undernourished by the time they receive their first nutrition consultation. Watch: WHO-backed study: Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer × The report noted that widespread malnutrition affects children's ability to tolerate treatment, leading to more complications, infections, and poorer treatment outcomes. It further highlighted the critical role nutrition plays in paediatric oncology care, adding that malnutrition remains a key barrier to effective treatment. In India, the survival rates and quality of life for thousands of children with cancer are compromised due to inadequate nutrition. Also read: Sudan conflict: Aid group says children at risk of dying in Darfur as RSF blocks medical supplies Purnota Dutta Bahl, founder and CEO of Cuddles Foundation, stressed the urgent need for increased awareness and support to address this issue. "The findings of the Food Heals Report 2024 underscore a heartbreaking reality, malnutrition continues to be one of the greatest challenges in pediatric cancer care. Proper nutrition gives these brave children the strength to endure grueling treatments and the best chance at recovery," she said. She further called for more specialised nutritionists, better training, and the prioritisation of nutrition as an integral part of cancer care. "Together, we can ensure that no child loses their battle because they lack proper nutrition," she added. (With reports from agencies)

Majority of children diagnosed with cancer in India are 'malnourished': Report

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